In Yoga, mindfulness is a basic principle for rational thinking.
Mindfulness is when you are intentionally aware of your surroundings.
You are "in the moment," and judgment or intolerance will not distort your view.
Many people make excuses for temper tantrums and fits of anger.
In some cases, there is a medical reason, and the services of a competent physician, or psychiatrist, should be sought as soon as possible.
However, the vast majority of people do make excuses.
Here is an example of how people make excuses in regard to anger management.
Let's say, you are a dog lover and your dog is your most loyal friend in the world.
You come home one day, and your dog ate your favorite suit.
Your particular reaction determines the amount of emotional control you really have.
People will forgive their pets, loved ones, and their children for many things, but they will not control their anger out in public.
They drive through traffic daily, with the mind set of a battle-hardened war veteran, and an "us against them" survivalist mentality.
Now, if you would have physically beaten your most loyal friend in the world for eating your favorite suit, you really do need professional help right now.
This is a simple concept because your suit can be replaced, but a valuable friendship cannot be replaced so easily.
Anger, without control, will destroy friendships, families, and much more.
You could even find yourself in prison over one fit of anger.
Mindfulness teaches us to see the "big picture," and the consequences of our actions.
Emotional health is addressed in Yoga classes, and a good emotional state exists in harmony, with physical, mental, and spiritual health.